Singing Guide: The Weeknd feat. Ed Sheeran
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
The Weeknd and Ed Sheeran are two of the most successful singers of our time. Their unique voices and singing styles have won millions of hearts around the world.
If you want to learn how to sing like The Weeknd and Ed Sheeran, here are some tips and resources to get you started.
Vocal range and techniques
The Weeknd is famous for his high-pitched singing style, also known as falsetto, with a vocal range of over 4 octaves. To achieve falsetto, you need to sing in a head voice with thin and light vocal cords. Singing high notes in falsetto requires a lot of practice, good breath control, and proper posture.
Ed Sheeran's voice is unique for its raspy tone, which he attributes to his adoration of Damien Rice and The Beatles. His technique involves singing in full voice or chest voice, rather than falsetto, and using a mix of head and chest voice to achieve a smooth transition between registers. He also uses vibrato to add character to his singing.
To sing like The Weeknd and Ed Sheeran, you need to practice your vocal range and technique. Singing exercises, such as the vocal range test and pitch accuracy test on Singing Carrots, can help you identify your range and perfect your pitch. You can also use the Pitch Training app to practice pitch, agility, and range.
Song choices
The Weeknd's songs are known for their rhythmic beats and catchy hooks. Some of his most popular songs include “Blinding Lights”, “Can't Feel My Face”, and “Starboy”. To sing like The Weeknd, you need to master his falsetto technique, especially in high notes, and understand his unique rhythmic patterns and cadences. Singing along with his songs can help you get a feel of his unique style.
Ed Sheeran's songs, on the other hand, are known for their emotional depth and storytelling. Some of his most popular songs include “Shape of You”, “Thinking Out Loud”, and “Photograph”. To sing like Ed Sheeran, you need to master his raspy tone and unique vibrato style and be able to convey emotions through your singing.
The Song Search function on Singing Carrots can help you find songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference. Additionally, the Songbook tool can help you create your performance set and get linked lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke, and YouTube audio.
Conclusion
Learning to sing like The Weeknd and Ed Sheeran requires dedication, patience, and practice. But with the right resources and guidance, you can hone your vocal skills and achieve a unique singing style of your own.
Be sure to check out Singing Carrots' vocal range test, pitch accuracy test, Pitch Training app, Song Search function, and Songbook tool, along with the articles and videos on vocal range, breathing, vocal registers, articulation, and other singing techniques.
Start exploring these resources today and take your singing to the next level!